Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening Radisson RED Oslo City Centre. This hotel has been awarded Verified Net Zero Status. The hotel is situated in the centre of Oslo, and has 118 guest rooms that have been redesigned. It also features various social areas and meeting facilities.
The property was previously known as Park Inn by Radisson. It now meets the 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels, verified by TÜV Rheinland. This development is part Radisson Hotel Group’s wider strategy to reach net zero by 2050.
The hotel’s entire energy is renewable, including district heating that comes from sustainable sources such as waste to energy and data center heat recover. The Scope 1 and 2 emission levels are eliminated. In addition, the hotel implemented measures to lower Scope 3 emissions, through its operations and supply chain, in particular areas such as laundry, food and beverages, and waste disposal.
The hotel has a number of amenities including a newly renovated gym, six meeting spaces equipped with audiovisual technology and Wi-Fi high-speed. The hotel is located near the Oslo Opera House, the Munch Museum and other key landmarks in Oslo.
Radisson RED is Oslo City Centre’s second Verified Net Zero Hotel by Radisson Hotel Group. A similar hotel opened in Manchester earlier in the year. Verified Net Zero is evident in the hotel through initiatives such as low-carbon menus and zero-waste practices.
The remaining emissions are offset by Nature Based Solutions in collaboration with Agreena. Agreena supports regenerative farming practices on European farmland.
The hotel strives to provide guests with an environmentally friendly stay by providing features such as bulk bathroom amenities and recycling bins throughout the public areas and rooms. Digital concierge services are also available to enhance the guest’s experience and reduce environmental impact.
